IF I WAS YOURS, BUT I'M NOT

Arcade Fire - Ready to Start

I CAN'T HELP IT

From the good people at Yours Truly, the most perfect of pairings, Thao and Mirah singing 'How Dare You'.

I'LL BREAK YOUR HEART

Warpaint - Elephants

WE'LL RANSACK THIS TOWN

Are you familiar with The Joy Formidable? Long over due really. Mentioned back in April off the back of some free stuff which consisted of the ridiculously excellent Whirring, (did you download it? I highly recommend that you do). Since then, May 8th saw the release of their 8-song EP 'A Balloon Called Moaning' through Black Bell Records, which, if you haven't already invested, consists of a number of other ridiculously excellent songs including this.


The Joy Formidable - Austere

If you like what you hear above, head in this direction and if you get a chance to see them play, it would be foolish not to, not least to experience your hair and your heart vibrating simultaneously (and literally), or to bare witness to the currently modest but highly dedicated group of followers who trail them from venue to venue. They're a friendly bunch and the urge to follow is strong.

1:24

A favorite for forever, Arch M releases another video in preparation for the OAKLAND HUXT 12". If you like what you hear, have a look in this general direction for more, and to see whether he'll be in your vicinity this summer, look here.

ECHOES

IT'S TOO GOOD TO SEE YOU

We've talked about my love, and quite possibly your love for Thao with the Get Down Stay Down before. Mine is still growing, hopefully yours too. Currently on tour with the equally excellent Mirah as Thao and Mirah with The Most of All, most definitely worth a look if they're passing through your place of residence. If however they are not, tide yourself over with this, the video for the excellent Body directed by Glee's Dianna Agron, and debuting exclusively at Oxfam America.
Good music and good causes; wonderful things are afoot.